The people of the Virgin Islands are asked to join their hearts and hands in unity in 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting for their safety and protection and that of the economy. This announcement was made during a live statement by Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie on July 9, 2021, … Continued
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is already showing signs that it is going to be a busy one. On July 8, researchers at the Colorado State University (CSU) increased its 2021 Atlantic basin seasonal hurricane forecast slightly and continues to forecast an above-average 2021 Atlantic basin hurricane season. It is now predicting 20 named storms: Four major hurricanes (Category 3+) Nine … Continued
The Government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and University of Southampton are strengthening engagement through policy dialogue, academic discourse and discussions around cooperation in the lead up to the COP26 climate change talks. Following exchanges with officials at the university in June, Special Envoy of the Premier Mr. Benito Wheatley reaffirmed the BVI Government’s … Continued
Her Majesty’s Prison received a new Superintendent with the appointment of Mr. Guy-Michel Hill. The appointment was made by His Excellency the Governor John Rankin, CMG with consideration by the Public Service Commission on a contractual appointment for a period of two years that took effect on July 3. Mr. Hill has more than 20 … Continued
Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday in relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines. The changes come amid a national vaccination campaign in which children as young as 12 are eligible to get shots, as well as a general decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations … Continued
284 Media has been reliably informed that another patient at the Dr. D. Orlando who tested positive for Covid-19 has died. Based on information, the deceased was a 72-year old patient who was being monitored in the Intensive Care Unit and later succumbed to complications. Just yesterday, our newsroom broke the news of another death … Continued
Our newsroom has been reliably informed that a patient who recently tested positive for covid-19 has died while receiving care in the Intensive care unit. Based on information, the deceased was on a ventilator due to the severity of his symptoms. Our newsroom is in receipt of the victim’s identity but will respectfully withhold until … Continued
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has issued a statement on the British Virgin Islands (BVI) as part of their communique at the conclusion of the 42nd Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government from 5th-6th July 2021. According to the statement, “The Caribbean Community has noted the ongoing Commission of Inquiry in the … Continued
Mrs Tracy Francis-Smith, a first-generation BVIslander, was called to practice as a Barrister of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court in the Virgin Islands today July 7th, 2021. Her petition for admission was presented by Attorney-at-Law, Ms Akilah Anderson of HP Anderson and supported by Attorney-at-Law Mrs. Rhonda Brown before the Honorable Madam Justice Vicki Ann … Continued
Active Covid-19 cases are at an all-time high in the British Virgin Islands as cases surpass 500. Records emanating from July 6th, brings the current toll to 558 active cases of Covid-19 in the territory. This was revealed by Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone who made the announcement via VIP talk … Continued
